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big help

[/bɪɡ hɛlp/]
noun phrase
grande ajuda
1. Significant or substantial assistance; aid that makes a considerable difference
Your support was a big help during the project.
Seu apoio foi uma grande ajuda durante o projeto.
2. Ironic expression indicating that something is not helpful at all
That's a big help, thanks for nothing!
Que grande ajuda, obrigado por nada!
NYC Slang
that's a big help (sarcastic)
Synonyms
great assistancesignificant aidvaluable supportmajor help
Antonyms
no helphindranceobstacleuseless

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
grande ajuda
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
grande ajuda
Standard urban usage
Rio de Janeiro
grande ajuda
May use 'ajudão' colloquially
Portugal
grande ajuda
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a big help to someone
be a big help
that's a big help (sarcasm)
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